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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,038.60 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,038.60 and 519.96 is: 717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,038.60 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,038.60 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,038.60 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 540,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,030.46/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.97

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